Parenting

From bringing home a bundle of love to trying not to spend a bundle raising them, there's a lot to learn about your investment in the future.

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Raising good people is a lot of work and YNAB is here to help you do it. Don't get us wrong—you're on your own with late night feedings and science fair projects (sorry, not sorry!) but we're sharing everything we know about money, minis, and managing both.

Money, minis, and more

Financial Literacy for Kids

Budgeting for Kids: Money for Minis

Teach your elementary-aged kids about money with our YNAB Kids & Money videos. These short videos are great for teaching budgeting for kids!

Teach Your Kids These Three Money Lessons & Watch Them Soar

It's never too early to begin teaching your kids the skills that will help them win, financially. The trick is to keep it simple and relatable.

You Don't Have to Spend a Lot of Money to Make Your Kids Happy

When my kids found out that Disney World existeded, I had to mull over what their happiness meant for my budget (wait, that would make them happy right?)...

How We Budgeted for a Baby

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Self-care

Academic New Year Resolutions

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Lindsey Burgess

September 5, 2023

Spending

The Best Back to School Tips and Advice

We asked, you answered. Learn the best back to school tips, tricks, and advice to keep your back to school budget manageable this year.

Ashley McCann

August 24, 2023

How to Make Money as a Teen

Learn ideas for how to make money as a teen. From tried-and-true traditional options to creative side hustles, the perfect summer job awaits.

Emily Hudson

June 7, 2023

Financial Literacy for Kids

Learn to Earn with Printable Chore Chart

Teach your kids how to earn, spend, and save with helpful tips and tricks and our free printable chore chart and budgeting workbook.

Ashley McCann

July 27, 2022

Financial Literacy for Kids

Budgeting for Birthdays + Party Planning Template

Get your kids involved in the party planning process with these budgeting tips, cost-cutting ideas and our printable party planning template.

Melissa Barnum

May 30, 2022

The Graduation Gift That Keeps on Giving

The best graduation gift: YNAB! Send your grad off into the “real world” with total control of their money.

Emily Hudson

May 11, 2022

How to Build Credit at 18 Years Old

Trying to figure out how to build credit at 18? The best thing you can do to help kids build credit is to teach money management by example.

Lindsey Burgess

April 19, 2022

Financial Literacy for Kids

Budgeting for Kids: Money for Minis

Teach your elementary-aged kids about money with our YNAB Kids & Money videos. These short videos are great for teaching budgeting for kids!

Rachel Wong

November 10, 2021

Starting a Family

How to Financially Prepare for Adoption

Wondering how to financially prepare for adoption? We'll cover everything you need to know to set yourself up for less money stress.

Ernie Reppe

August 9, 2021

Starting a Family

How to Create a Baby Budget in YNAB

Welcoming your mini-me into the world can feel overwhelming when it comes to finances. Learn 3 different ways to make a baby budget in YNAB!

Ashley McCann

June 30, 2021

Starting a Family

Staying Home with Baby: How to Prepare for an Income Change

Deciding to transition from two incomes to one when having a baby can be scary. Create a new baby budget to help you roll with the punches.

Natalie Sterling

June 28, 2021

Starting a Family

Budgeting for a Baby: A Bundle of Love

Budgeting for a baby helps prioritize your wants and needs so you're ready when the baby arrives! Let us show you how to save (for) a bundle.

Ashley McCann

June 25, 2021

Money Lessons I Learned From My Dad

Once I had kids, Father’s Day became a time to reflect on the gifts that my dad gave me in the form of life lessons that related to finance.

Jesse Mecham

June 18, 2021

Starting a Family

How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby? See My Budget

How much should you expect to spend while expecting? Aside from just delivery costs, having a baby is full of expenses.

Laura Thornock

July 29, 2020

16 Tips for Working From Home With Kids

Wondering how to work from home with kids? Here are 16 strategies to set you and your family up for success.

Carrie Ann

March 20, 2020

You Don't Have to Spend a Lot of Money to Make Your Kids Happy

When my kids found out that Disney World existeded, I had to mull over what their happiness meant for my budget (wait, that would make them happy right?)...

Ben Barlowe

December 5, 2019